Travel Night, hosted by the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association, appeals to animal fans and adventure fans alike. First off, it is a mini, midweek getaway to the LA Zoo. Rain or not, the chorus of bird-y squawks and elephant calls already makes us feel faraway from the car horns and stress-y city life.

And then there's the raison d'etre for Travel Night -- the discussion of where GLAZA is headed this year -- thrills. The trips are truly glorious: Botswana and Peru are on the docket for 2010.

The night is free (call Melissa for reservations: 323-644-4792). The only question is, how to do both trips?